The Brown Memorial Park Advisory Board recently voted to move forward with plans to develop a skate park along with a small youth center. The project is being led by Lamon Flowers (middle), CEO of RAGE Incorporated along with the Brown Park Advisory Board. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman

The Brown Memorial Park Advisory Board recently voted to move forward with plans to develop a skate park along with a small youth center. The …

Published on October 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019

Published on October 9, 2019
McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, recently announced its dynamic yearlong commitment to YWCA USA to expand its Women’s Empowerment 360 (WE 360) program. WE 360, powered by Black & Positively Golden, is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs. Those interested can visit ywca.org/McDWE360 today to register.

McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, recently announced its dynamic yearlong commitment to YWCA USA to expand its Women’s Empowerment 360 (WE …

Published on October 9, 2019
Remix Collection Body Wave starting at $45

Remix Collection Body Wave starting at $45

Published on October 9, 2019
Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson will soon resign from her elected office to take on the role of overseeing the state’s newly legalized recreational marijuana program. Photo Credit: Provided by the Office of Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson

Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson will soon resign from her elected office to take on the role of overseeing the state’s newly legalized recreational marijuana …

Published on October 9, 2019
Tonette Williams (center) recently became one of the newest members of the Black McDonald’s Operators Association in Chicago after celebrating the opening of her fi rst McDonalds at 207 E. 35th St. in Bronzeville. Photo Credit: Jerome Simmons

Tonette Williams (center) recently became one of the newest members of the Black McDonald’s Operators Association in Chicago after celebrating the opening of her fi …

Published on October 9, 2019
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) along with the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot recently announced that the library would no longer be issuing late fees for CPL-owned materials and that most outstanding late fees will be dismissed.

The Chicago Public Library (CPL) along with the Mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot recently announced that the library would no longer be issuing late fees …

Published on October 9, 2019
Bernard McCullough (pictured), better known as Bernie Mac, was a stand-up comedian and founder of the Bernie Mac Foundation. Photo Credit: Provided by the Bernie Mac Foundation

Bernard McCullough (pictured), better known as Bernie Mac, was a stand-up comedian and founder of the Bernie Mac Foundation. Photo Credit: Provided by the Bernie …

Published on October 9, 2019
Spencer Leak, Sr., president and CEO of Leak and Sons Funeral Home, recently spoke about gun violence during a field hearing hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee. Photo Credit: U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee

Spencer Leak, Sr., president and CEO of Leak and Sons Funeral Home, recently spoke about gun violence during a field hearing hosted by the U.S. …

Published on October 9, 2019
Cynthia Gordon (left) and Delayna Dobbins (right) work at Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center in the Domestic Violence Clinical Services program and are excited to once again be celebrating Domestic Violence Awareness Month for all of October. Photo Credit: Bridget Hatc

Cynthia Gordon (left) and Delayna Dobbins (right) work at Metropolitan Family Services Calumet Center in the Domestic Violence Clinical Services program and are excited to …

Published on October 9, 2019
The Village of Dolton recently held a Special Meeting to discuss with residents how the community should handle the legalization of recreational marijuana. Photo Credit: Village of Dolton

The Village of Dolton recently held a Special Meeting to discuss with residents how the community should handle the legalization of recreational marijuana. Photo Credit: …

Published on October 9, 2019
Two performances of 1619, a multi-generational production, will take place at Kennedy King College (KKC) on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 and 6:30 PM.

Two performances of 1619, a multi-generational production, will take place at Kennedy King College (KKC) on Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 and 6:30 PM.

Published on October 9, 2019